WAE Earns ZED Gold Certification for Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing

05 Nov 2025 CW Team

Earning the ZED Gold Certification positions WAE among India’s top-performing enterprises that maintain superior quality while minimizing environmental impact — ensuring “zero defect” in products and “zero effect” on the planet.

“The ZED Gold recognition is a testament to WAE’s disciplined focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. It reflects our belief that true excellence lies in developing solutions that are technologically advanced and environmentally responsible,” said Sri Prakash, VP – Operations, WAE.

Aligned with WAE’s mission to deliver eco-innovative water solutions, the certification underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable industrial growth, resource efficiency, and green manufacturing.

“Sustainability is embedded in every step of our operations — from material sourcing to energy management. The ZED Gold Certification reinforces that responsible manufacturing drives long-term competitiveness,” added Rahul Kumar, Head – Quality Assurance, WAE.

WAE’s journey toward this milestone has been powered by initiatives such as the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, digital production monitoring, in-house R&D for circular water design, and rigorous waste minimisation protocols. Its state-of-the-art facility integrates lean practices, predictive maintenance, and data-driven quality analytics, ensuring global performance benchmarks.

This achievement enhances WAE’s standing among ESG-focused global partners and reaffirms its commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical operations, and environmental leadership.

“As sustainability becomes central to business success, recognitions like ZED Gold reaffirm stakeholder trust in WAE’s systems — proving that our manufacturing is both ethical and efficient,” concluded Sri Prakash.

WAE, India’s leading sustainable water solutions company, has been awarded the prestigious ZED (Zero Defect, Zero Effect) Gold Certification by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. This honor recognizes WAE’s world-class manufacturing standards, environmental stewardship, and continuous pursuit of operational excellence.Earning the ZED Gold Certification positions WAE among India’s top-performing enterprises that maintain superior quality while minimizing environmental impact — ensuring “zero defect” in products and “zero effect” on the planet.“The ZED Gold recognition is a testament to WAE’s disciplined focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability. It reflects our belief that true excellence lies in developing solutions that are technologically advanced and environmentally responsible,” said Sri Prakash, VP – Operations, WAE.Aligned with WAE’s mission to deliver eco-innovative water solutions, the certification underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable industrial growth, resource efficiency, and green manufacturing.“Sustainability is embedded in every step of our operations — from material sourcing to energy management. The ZED Gold Certification reinforces that responsible manufacturing drives long-term competitiveness,” added Rahul Kumar, Head – Quality Assurance, WAE.WAE’s journey toward this milestone has been powered by initiatives such as the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, digital production monitoring, in-house R&D for circular water design, and rigorous waste minimisation protocols. Its state-of-the-art facility integrates lean practices, predictive maintenance, and data-driven quality analytics, ensuring global performance benchmarks.This achievement enhances WAE’s standing among ESG-focused global partners and reaffirms its commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical operations, and environmental leadership.“As sustainability becomes central to business success, recognitions like ZED Gold reaffirm stakeholder trust in WAE’s systems — proving that our manufacturing is both ethical and efficient,” concluded Sri Prakash.

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